Listen "50. 7 Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break- From the Voices of Teachers Like You"
Episode Synopsis
Hey friend! This week's episode is a special one because it is our 50th episode! I am so excited to have made it this far and thankful for YOU for listening and making this possible. “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And also one of the busiest! You have so much on your plate from family time to shopping to holiday parties, that’s not even your school duties! It is hard to find a balance between classroom and all the holiday things you have going on in your life. With the holidays in full swing and Winter Break approaching fast, this episode is all about how to survive the week before winter break. We wanted to hear tips from real teachers JUST LIKE YOU, so we we gathered ideas, direct quotes, and even voice recordings from OVER 50 teachers in our community to share insight and ideas for the week before Winter Break! There is so much insight and advice in this one episode! We hear from Kirsten of Kirsten's Kaboodle, Tara from Teaching on Lemon Lane, Heidi from Second Story Window and so much more! You'll even get to hear insight from members of the Wife Teacher Mommy Team!I gathered all of these submissions, found common "THEMES" and broke them down into "7 Ways to Survive the Week Before Winter Break". You'll be hearing tips from over 50 teachers in this podcast episode, so you're bound to find something that resonates with you and will help you make this the "most wonderful time of year"!Head to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/winter-breakIn this episode on how to survive the week before winter break:How keeping a routine can help you manage your stress and classroomThe benefits of using the holiday to your advantage to make the most of the seasonWhy we should be intentional with our OVERALL planning during this time of yearHow lowering exceptions for you and your students can lower your holiday stress levelFinding humor and how it can help us relax and connectThe magic of taking a day off and why you shouldHow to find self care and why it's worth it to do even if you feel too busyResources mentioned:Wife Teacher Mommy ClubReady-to-Go Sub PlansDecember Reading PassagesDecember Writing PromptsDecember I SpySnow Day Resources Winter ResourcesSecret Santa Writing Prompts
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